Lot 68: Ernest Higgins Rigg “The Golden Valley” (£7,000-10,000)
“The Golden Valley” by Ernest Higgins Rigg (1868-1947), a prominent member of the Staithes Group, is a captivating oil painting on canvas. The scene unfolds across a generous canvas, measuring 100cm x 151cm.
This painting was in the possession of Arthur H Rigg, the artist’s elder brother and fellow artist. The journey of this masterpiece took it through The Charles Street Art Gallery in Bradford, as evidenced by a partial label verso. Additionally, there are intriguing glimpses of its exhibition history, with references to the Royal Academy and further partial labels verso.
“The Golden Valley” invites viewers to immerse themselves in its large landscape, a testament to Rigg’s skillful brushwork and his deep connection to nature. The geese, their minder and the timeless beauty of the scene come alive in this beautiful piece.